Ritz Hotel

Some things in life extend beyond ordinary experience. The Ritz, London is such a place.

The Ritz today still retains the personal feel of a French country house, whilst offering all the glamour, excitement and graceful living that are synonymous with this legendary, world-famous hotel. Every room and suite at The Ritz is exquisite and designed to provide exceptional standards of comfort. All the rooms have been individually decorated in the distinctive Ritz colour schemes of blue, peach, pink and yellow, luxuriously furnished with rich fabrics, 24 carat gold leaf and beautifully restored antique furniture in keeping with the original Louis XVI style. A ratio of two staff to every guest room guarantees the highest levels of personal service. These traditional features are skilfully combined with the provision of the most modern facilities. For business travellers, the Ritz offers secretarial support, high-speed broadband internet and wireless access in all rooms, dual voltage (110V and 240V) electrical sockets in each room, direct dial and voicemail, in-room VCR machines, business trolley with printer, scanner and word processor. Complimentary facsimile machines are available on request and can be delivered to your room. The Ritz also has a fitness studio located on the seventh floor (open for hotel residents between 6:00am and 11:00pm every day). Equipment includes a multi-gym, treadmill, step machine with virtual reality viewing screen, rowing machine, dumb bells and a stretch mat. Situated in St James', the fashionable heart of London, the Ritz overlooks historic Piccadilly and Green Park, one of London's prettiest royal parks. The shops and galleries of Bond Street, Cork Street and the Burlington Arcade are all within easy walking distance, as are Christie's and Sotheby's.

Rooms: 133
Rate: 317.25 - 640.38 GBP

The Ritz restaurant offers classical cuisine, the Palm Court serves afternoon tea and the Rivoli bar provides less formal lunches. Tea at The Ritz is an institution in itself and is served in the spectacular Palm Court. A choice of several varieties of tea, finely-cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones, jam and clotted cream and a range of delicate pastries, combine to make for an unforgettable afternoon. The Ritz London has a formal dress code in its public areas. Gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie when using The Palm Court or The Ritz Restaurant. Jeans and/or training shoes are not permitted in these areas.

By air: From Gatwick: Take the Gatwick Express train to Victoria, then change to the northbound Victoria Line Underground train. Alight from the train at Green Park. Turn left after the ticket barriers and exit the station. You will see the hotel on your right. Turn right and walk along Piccadilly, under the hotel's arcade. When exiting the arcade turn right and the hotel entrance is on the right-hand side. From Heathrow: Take the Heathrow Express train to London Paddington, then take the eastbound Circle Line Underground train to Baker Street. Alight from the train at Baker Street and take the Jubilee Line Underground train to Green Park. Alight from the train at Green Park. Turn left after the ticket barriers and exit the station. You will see the hotel on your right. Turn right and walk along Piccadilly, under the hotel's arcade. When exiting the arcade turn right and the hotel entrance is on the right-hand side. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: The Ritz is located in Green Park, which is on the Victoria and Jubilee lines. The hotel is also only a short walk away from Hyde Park corner and Piccadilly Circus Tube station.

Children 16 years or under stay for free in an adult's room when a Deluxe Room or a higher category is booked.